CVE-2021-3382
CVE-2021-3382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Gitea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack buffer overflow vulnerability in gitea 1.9.0 through 1.13.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to a file path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3382?
- Stack buffer overflow vulnerability in gitea 1.9.0 through 1.13.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to a file path.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3382?
- CVE-2021-3382 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-3382 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3382?
- CVE-2021-3382 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3382?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-3382 published?
- CVE-2021-3382 was published on 2021-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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